CLUSTER

Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon
ContactAnsprechpartner
Sven Blanck

Cluster Manager
Head of International Affairs & Controlling

Composites United e.V. – Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon

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Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg / Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 821 268411-15
Mobil: +49 (0) 151 64626608
sven.blanck@mai-carbon.de

The Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon of Composites United e.V. (CU) pursues the goal of implementing lightweight construction technologies on an industrial scale for various user industries throughout Bavaria. In order to achieve this goal, leap-frog innovations are required along the entire component life cycle, i.e. starting with the fiber and matrix material, through the manufacture of components and product systems, to conclusive recycling concepts.

Currently, more than 130 partners – who are also members of the CU – are pooling their knowledge in order to expand the technological leadership in the use of CFRP components in mass production and to develop Bavaria into a global beacon in the field of fiber composite technology. The intensive cooperation between renowned major German companies and technology leaders in the application sectors of automotive engineering, aerospace, mechanical and plant engineering, and fiber and semi-finished product manufacturers makes the MAI Carbon Leading-Edge Cluster unique.

The founding partners of MAI Carbon are the companies Audi, BMW, Premium Aerotec, Airbus Helicopters, Voith and SGL Carbon, as well as the Swabian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Chair for Carbon Composites (LCC) at the Technical University of Munich and Carbon Composites e.V.

Leading edge cluster as a motor for the region

The concentration of all major companies and institutions along the value chain of future materials with carbon fibre reinforcement is a remarkable unique selling point in the city triangle of Munich, Augsburg and Ingolstadt (MAI). This provides an ideal basis for helping carbon composites technology to make a breakthrough in various sectors such as the automotive and aerospace industries, but also in mechanical engineering. The prerequisite for this is a networked and coordinated approach, which is coordinated by the MAI Carbon Leading-Edge Cluster. Furthermore, MAI Carbon is a bridge builder in international value-added chains and, together with its partners, is pushing for worldwide market access in line with demand. Another important component of the cluster’s work is the continuous development of educational content from early childhood education to bachelor and master programs.

Vision of the Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon

The declared aim is to develop the MAI region into a European centre of excellence for lightweight CFRP construction that covers the entire value-added chain of CFRP technology and helps the partners represented in the cluster to achieve a leading position on the world market in the key technology of CFRP.

Technical optimization and education are the key to success

Two basic requirements are decisive for the sustainable establishment of this new technology. On the one hand, it must be possible to significantly reduce the costs of manufacturing CFRP components, and on the other hand, a completely new educational program must be developed that meets the special challenges of carbon composites.

Thus, the basic prerequisite for the sustainable implementation of the new technology of carbon composites is achieved and at the same time the region is given another unique selling proposition.

 

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MAI Carbon

Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg

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Ansprechpartner
Angelika Müller

Assistant to the Cluster Manager
Administration and Project Management

Composites United e.V. – Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon

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Verena Draeger

Marketing & Communication

Composites United e.V. – Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon

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Ansprechpartner
Alexander Gundling

Consulting, Political Work Bavaria

Composites United e.V. – Leading Edge Cluster MAI Carbon

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Am Technologiezentrum 5
86159 Augsburg

Tel.: +49 (0) 175 7538661
alexander.gundling@composites-united.com

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Stefan Steinacker

Exhibition & Conference Management

Composites United e.V. – Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon

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Ansprechpartner
Anna-Lea Glocker

Head of Marketing & Communications,
Administrator Carbon Connected
(on parental leave)

Composites United e.V. – Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon

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Projects

R&D projects of the Leading-Edge Cluster MAI Carbon

MAI Carbon has set itself the goal of developing Bavaria into the global center of CFRP technology in the coming years. This requires certain basic prerequisites, such as technological leadership in the field of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP).

In order not only to achieve this goal, but also to maintain and further expand it, the following project programs were initiated between companies and research institutes of the MAI Carbon Network:

  • MAI Carbon leading-edge cluster projects (2012-2017)
  • Campus Carbon 4.0 (ongoing from 2017)
  • Internationalization (2019-2021)
  These can essentially be assigned to five areas:
Production systems

MAI Fo

Production systems

MAI MaRo

Production systems

MAI CC4 FastMove

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI Enviro

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI RecyTape

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI UCB

Design and engineering

MAI Q-fast

Design and engineering

MAI TAI

Production systems

MAI Plast

Production systems

MAI Pop

Production systems

MAI SFE

Production systems

MAI Pull

Production systems

MAI Skelett

Production systems

MAI ProCut

Production systems

MAI Preform 2.0

Production systems

MAI Robust

Production systems

MAI Profil

Production systems

MAI Tank

Production systems

MAI Hiras + Handle

Production systems

MAI ZPR

Production systems

MAI AutoPreg

Production systems

MAI Re-car

Production systems

MAI Multiskelett

Production systems

MAI Span

Production systems

MAI CC4 HybCar

Internationalization, Network and knowledge

MAI iBIC

Internationalization, Network and knowledge

MAI iTeCK

Network and knowledge

MAI Bildung

Network and knowledge

MAI 2.0

Network and knowledge

MAI Job

Network and knowledge

Bildung 4.0 für KMU

Network and knowledge

MAI Schulprogramm

Network and knowledge

MAI digi@work

Design and engineering

MAI Design

Design and engineering

MAI Last

Design and engineering

MAI ZFP

Design and engineering

MAI Form

Design and engineering

MAI Impact

Design and engineering

MAI CC4 Hybrid

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI Recycling

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI Green

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI Speed

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI Polymer

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI Enviro 2.0

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI Sandwich

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI CaFeE

Efficiency and sustainability

MAI CC4 CaRinA

Internationalization

GreenOffshoreTech

Network and knowledge

MAI TraiNET - SIAT

Network and knowledge

MAI Smart Composites

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  • Design and engineering

  • Efficiency and sustainability

  • Internationalization

  • Network and knowledge

  • Production systems

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Executive Committee

The Executive Board provides strategic support for the further development of the cluster.

Ansprechpartner
Carolin Cichosz

Spokesman

CTO Voith Composites

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Jan-Christoph Arent

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

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Markus Feiler

Premium AEROTEC

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Dr. Joachim Starke

inno-focus digital gmbh

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Dr.-Ing. Swen Zaremba

Technische Universität München
Deputy Head of Department Carbon Composites

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63263 Neu-Isenburg
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20095 Hamburg
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81249 München
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GMA-Werkstoffprüfung

Hansaalee 321
40549 Düsseldorf
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HA-CO Carbon GmbH

Albert-Einstein-Str.1
86757 Wallerstein
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Kalkstraße 8
89143 Blaubeuren
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Melissenweg 8
86169 Augsburg | Germany

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Sophie-Scholl-Weg 22
21684 Stade
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Steinerne Furt 44
86167 Augsburg
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86159 Augsburg
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24941 Flensburg
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95447 Bayreuth
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95447 Bayreuth
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85577 Neubiberg

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70174 Stuttgart

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Daimlerstraße 27
85748 Garching b. München

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Lydia Raab

Management Assistance,
Member & Project Management

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Composites United e.V. is open to all companies and research institutes that are active in the field of high-performance fibre composites.

How can you apply for a membership?

Depending on the type and size of your organization, please fill out the adjacent application for membership in Composites United e.V. Please send the completed and signed application for membership by e-mail to Lydia Raab.

How does the procedure proceed?

When your application for membership has been received by Composites United e.V., the managing director will recommend – after examination – the acceptance of the application to the executive committee and inform you about it. If there is no objection within ten days, the recommendation is accepted. You will then be informed about the admission.

We are looking forward to welcoming you soon!

Added value of your membership in Composites United e. V.

Advantages of a Membership

Support in the implementation of innovations
Participation in research and development projects
Research promotion via Carbon Composites Leichtbau gGmbH as a member of the German Federation of Industrial Research Associations "Otto von Guericke" e.V. (AiF).
Mediation of cooperations and business initiations with companies and research institutions of the latest composite technology
Involvement in new strategic development directions, e.g. in the field of digitisation and AI
Constructively critical support of the legislative authorities in the field of sustainability and recycling of CFRP.
Possibility of a targeted search for skilled workers
Access to new national and international markets
Information and participation in national and international funding initiatives
Reduced or free participation in theme days and specialist events
Free participation in numerous meetings of the working groups and circles as well as the possibility to create your own groups
High-profile presentation at the CU joint stand at national and international trade fairs
Publication of the latest information from your company in the CU reports
Reduced or free attendance of further education seminars
People with a passion for innovation and new technologies
National and international networking
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Network

Our prime concern is the networking of the players in the field of high-performance fibre composites within Switzerland. We enable this networking through events such as working group meetings, workshops, conferences, presence at trade fairs as well as through lively exchange between members, management and the board. The connection to the main association Composites United e.V. also facilitates access to the international market.

Events

Composites United Switzerland and our members organise a variety of events on the subject of high-performance fibre composites and attend relevant trade fairs and conferences. The current events in Switzerland are included in our calendar.

Training and advanced training

Some of our members offer advanced training events in the area of high-performance fibre composites. These are included in the training programme of Composites United e.V. (CU) and also in our calendar. In future, Composites United Switzerland is planning to take on an active role with relevant partners for the training and advanced training of professional people and engineers, in order to significantly improve the offer in these areas in Switzerland.

Projects

Composites United Switzerland is the ideal platform for implementing your project ideas in collaborative ventures such as Innosuisse projects or EU projects. If you have project or product ideas in the area of high-performance fibre composites and are searching for suitable partners from industry, universities or research institutes do not hesitate to contact our office. We will help you find the appropriate project partner for you from our members.

Application process

WE ACCOMPANY FUNDING APPLICATIONS

Composites United Leichtbau-Forschung gGmbH (CU-LF) supports companies and research institutions in the technical and administrative process as well as in the administration of innovation projects. From the idea through the various application steps to the conclusion, funding applications can be accompanied within the framework of Industrial Cooperative Research (IGF).

The funding of IGF projects aims to compensate for the structural disadvantages of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of research and development (R&D). Due to their small size, these companies are often unable to finance research contracts with external research institutions or to maintain their own research departments.

Under the IGF, SMEs can solve their common problems through joint research activities conducted primarily by universities and non-profit business-related research institutions. This is particularly efficient, because it allows similar research needs to be bundled in a pre-competitive manner and risks to be shared. Furthermore, this program enables SMEs to benefit from research results that each would not have been able to achieve on its own.

Eligible for funding are scientific and technical research projects that are cross-company in nature, advance new findings and further developments related to fiber composites, and can bring economic benefits to SMEs in particular. Applications for research projects must include proposals for transfer to industry, statements on feasibility and economic significance.

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

In accordance with AiF statutes, the initial grant recipient is always the CU-LF. Through on-lending and bilateral agreements, it is possible to use legally independent, non-profit research institutions as final recipients, provided that

  1. these research institutions grant the CU-LF the necessary rights to carry out a project in accordance with its duties,
  2. these research institutions have the scientific qualifications required to work on the respective project, and
  3. have the necessary administration for the intended use of the funds.

 

HOW TO APPLY?

We ask for your understanding that we cannot accept any project proposals for the time being, as we must first adapt to the process under the new project management organization DLR from 01.01.2024.

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Composites United Leichtbau-Forschung gGmbH

Postal address:
Am Technologiezentrum 5
D-86159 Augsburg
Contact:
Phone: +49 821 268 411-18
Fax: +49 821 2684 11-07
E-Mail: leichtbau-forschung@composites-united.com

Represented by:
Dr. Thomas Heber

Registered at
Local Court Augsburg
HRB 31661